Dr. Kelsey ForestPsychologist, PsyD (they, them)

About

English | español Starting therapy can feel exciting and intimidating—especially when trying to find the right fit for yourself, your child/teen, or your family. As part of Santa Cruz Therapy Collective, my heartfelt intent is to uplift people to find peace, compassion, & deep connection in life. Imagine breaking free from repetitive, scary, or hurtful thoughts & feelings; feeling secure & supported even on hard days; knowing you're capable, worthy, & connected to love. If you or your child struggle with worry, loneliness, hopelessness, unworthiness, people pleasing, or feeling "out of control" or “stuck”, I would love to support you to thrive. My style is accepting, insightful, playful, and body-wise—a warm, gentle presence creating space to be nurtured, explore change, and transmute suffering. With teens, I use humor and realness to make room to explore struggles, successes, and worries. For adults and children, play therapy helps everyone feel understood and imagine new ways of being together.

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